What is Ashwood Architecture (Multi-Core Memory)?

Ashwood Architecture is named after its creator and developer Joseph Ashwood, who in his own words, describes the technology as something that “borrows extensively from modern multicore CPUs”. It is a multicore memory system which works through the integration of ‘smart’ controller circuits located adjacent to the memory array on an individual chip. This provides parallel access to this array for numerous simultaneous processes, which increases throughput and lowers access times.

Ashwood states that his innovation doesn’t suffer from the ‘serial bottleneck’ limitations of existing permanent storage like flash media.

Lifetime Warranty

All OFFTEK memory is backed by our full lifetime warranty. We obsess over our products so you do not have to. Our team constantly strive to ensure that all our memory is of the highest quality but should you ever have any issues with your purchase you have the peace of mind that you can return your product for a replacement if the need arises.

Top Brands

We have close relationships with all of the top tier RAM memory manufacturers which enables us to provide a constant supply of the highest quality products. This in effect means compatible, reliable RAM and most importantly great prices, all backed by a limited lifetime warranty. If you require a specific brand of memory then please do not hesitate to contact one of our sales team.

Guaranteed Compatibility

Over the years we have taken immense care in creating one of the most in depth memory configurators. We do this to ensure that when you purchase a memory upgrade from OFFTEK you are confident that the upgrade is 100% compatible with your system.
Should you have any questions prior to ordering your upgrade we have technicians on hand via live chat, email or phone who will be able to answer any queries you may have.

We take the time to look into each machine to ensure that we offer all sizes and speeds that the machine is able to take not just the latest specification that has been released. We believe that offering all options for machines provides a 100% guarantee that the memory with function with your original memory module efficiently.

When Was The First Computer Invented?

This, as a question, is quite a difficult one to answer. There have been significant events over the last 200 years and the answer depends very much on which definition of the word ‘computer’ you are referring to. The ‘When?’ will very much depend on the ‘Who?’

Invention of The First ComputerThe first and easiest way to answer the question is to answer it from the perspective of who invented the first machine bearing the name. That accolade goes to Charles Babbage, an English London-based Mathematician, who invented the first mechanical computer back in 1822.

This very first incarnation did not resemble a computer as we know it. It was the first appearance of what would become known as the ‘difference engine’, which is considered to be the first actual computing machine.

Other Notable Contributors to the Evolution of the PC

Moving forward some 110 years, Berliner Konrad Zuse created the Z1, thought to be the world’s first fully-functioning electrically-driven prototype computer.

We entered the era of electric computers, the first of which came to be when Tommy Flowers created The Colossus, which famously helped British code breakers crack the Enigma code in the mid-1940s.

Around the same time, John Vincent Atanasoff and Cliff Berry created ‘The ABC Computer’, which was the first electronic digital computer in existence. Created at Iowa State University, it used 270 vacuum tubes and was able to solve quite complex maths problems. It was comparable in size to a UK pool table.

The first Computer Company that primarily dealt with Computers was The Electronic Controls Company and it was formed in 1949 by Messrs Eckert and Mauchly. The enterprise would later be renamed EMCC and was behind the UNIVAC computer line.

The first commercial computer came into existence in 1950, when Konrad Zuse created the Z4. The computer, the only one of its kind, was sold to a Swiss Tech Institute. This was Konrad Zuse’s 2nd major breakthrough.

The first mass-produced computer made an appearance in 1964 when The Programma 101 was launched in New York at a major World Fair. Created by Pier Giorgio Perotto, it was put into production by Olivetti. Just under 50,000 were sold at a cost of around £25,000.

The first PC or Personal Computer, as we would describe it, came in the form of the Altair 8800. It was created by the MITS company in 1975 and gained exposure when it was featured on the cover of Popular Electronics Magazine, a well-subscribed National interest publication.

The history of computers goes back almost 200 years and contains a series of historic ‘firsts’. Each electronic pioneer driving the other to make computers faster, smaller and more powerful. This competition has led us to the marvels we see today.

The question of who actually invented the computer has a specific and easy answer, as we did at the beginning. However, there have been so many great minds involved in getting us where we are today, that it would seem unfair to settle on just one of them. Charles Babbage started it all, but many great inventors helped the concept on its way.

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Matched Ram upgrades for your specific model

Offtek provides matched upgrades for new and legacy machines. Every one of our RAM modules are tested to ensure that not only are they compatible with the machine but also that they perform in a wide range of different environmental conditions. This allows us to back our modules with a limited lifetime warranty.

Established in 1996, OFFTEK is trusted by many of the UK's best known household names as their number ONE source for ram upgrades.

Misson critical or movie night we have your upgrade sorted

Our team is made up of memory specialists with an average of 9 years experience in the RAM industry. We offer upgrades for not only the latest machines on the market but just as important those legacy machines that you need to keep running.

RAM is extremely important in ensuring your machine operates at its optimum performance. Our upgrades ensure that your computer will be performing at its best for years to come.

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We offer FAST FREE UK Delivery on all orders with 96% of orders dispatched same day. For those that cannot wait we also offer faster delivery options including next day.

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Not 100% happy with your order then return it to us under our No Quibble 60 Day Money Back Guarantee. Worried you might have made the wrong choice? With our no quibble return policy you can send it back to us and get a full refund up to 60 days after you've received your order. Whether you've picked the wrong product or just changed your mind you can send your order back to us and you'll get all your money back.

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Our Price Promise commitment means that you can buy from us with confidence.

Our team works hard to ensure that you not only have peace of mind in the fact that the memory you order is 100% compatible but that our price is also the lowest for that product.

We check our prices daily against all our competitors to ensure that you are getting the best deal.

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We have dedicated and highly trained experts with an average of 7 years experience. They are here to help you from purchase through to installation. We use a number of contact methods so you can speak to one of our specialists with ease.

Limited Lifetime Warranty

Feel confident that your memory will last a lifetime. Our limited lifetime warranty guarantees that if your memory should ever fail we will replace or repair the product free of charge provided that it is still manufactured. Please note that the lifetime warranty refers only to memory modules and not flash memory or storage products. Please see the individual 'product details' for warranties specific to each product.

100% Compatibility

Every memory product matched specifically to your machine is individually tested to guarantee reliability and 100% compatibility with your computer and operating system.

Online Since 1997

Offtek has been supplying memory online since 1997 with over 500,000 happy customers. Well, maybe the odd one does'nt like us ;)

We have always been passionate about providing our customers with the tools and information to update their systems in the simplest manner. Early in 1996 we took on the challenge to find the type of memory compatible with every computer ever built. Hence our first memory configurator was born. Our constant daily updates allow our customers to easily select the correct memory for their machines and that objective is as important today as it was when the idea was first broached across a kitchen table in central Birmingham

Large Stock Holding

As one the largest memory distributors in Europe, our large stock holding allows us to offer next day delivery on a wide range of products.

Environmentally Friendly

If you have no need for your old memory after you have upgraded to one of our larger/faster modules, we will recycle this for you free of charge under the WEEE directive.

The advantages of adding more Ram Memory

Installing a memory module is one of the simplest upgrades that can be done to a computer

There is no configuration, no sitting around waiting for things to update and backup. It is simply plug and play!By adding more Ram memory into you laptop, desktop or server you will be doing the following:

Improving the overall performance of the machine

Allowing for increased multitasking

Extending the life of the machine

Producing faster boot times

Increasing productivity

Decreasing latency in gaming

Adding memory is the easiest upgrade available for your machine for the best increase in performance. If you are unsure on how to upgrade your machine no problem take a look at our detailed guides on how to install your new Laptop or Desktop Memory upgrade.

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Guaranteed Compatibility

Over the years we have taken immense care in creating one of the most in depth memory configurators. We do this to ensure that when you purchase a memory upgrade from OFFTEK you are confident that the upgrade is 100% compatible with your system.
Should you have any questions prior to ordering your upgrade we have technicians on hand via live chat, email or phone who will be able to answer any queries you may have.

We take the time to look into each machine to ensure that we offer all sizes and speeds that the machine is able to take not just the latest specification that has been released. We believe that offering all options for machines provides a 100% guarantee that the memory with function with your original memory module efficiently.

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We now deliver to over 200 countries worldwide with DHL at incredibly low prices.

"I had been shopping in Amsterdam for PC8500 2GB memory cards, as my system would not accept faster memory. Not being able to find these in my home town I more or less got the impression that it would be very hard to get them.
Well, at home I quickly found OFFTEK at eBay, found the cards I needed on their side, payed for them and less than 20 hours later DHL delivered them at my home.
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19th December 2012

"My previous order came in good condition & in good order. All in all a good service."